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London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [Bond thriller] FIRST EDITION, true FIRST ISSUE. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, EARLIEST binding design without the 'Dancing Lady' design on the upper board, illustrated dust-wrapper by Pat Marriott priced 13/6. Contents clean, edges slightly dusty, discreet date 'May 1958' to rear endpaper, bright jacket with very little wear and some gentle toning to spine. Near fine. The sixth Bond thriller, and the first to be filmed (released in 1962). Gilbert A6a (1.1).

Doctor No is the sixth novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series, originally published in 1958. It follows the British MI6 agent on a mission to Jamaica where he encounters the eponymous villain, Dr. Julius No, who is plotting to sabotage an American space launch with the help of his criminal organization.